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A New Voice for Preaching?

By Blayne Banting

If a preacher preaches in a forest and nobody is listening, is that still preaching?

How Do Pastors Bounce Back from Challenges?

By Margaret Clarke

Resilience is a process that depends on a lot of factors. One of our counselling faculty reflects on what her research reveals about pastoral resilience in the face of ministry challenges.

Community during COVID

By Charity Klassen

A college freshman shares how her Briercrest experience provided much needed community during a challenging time.

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Gift of the Grotesque

By Daniel Stulac

Dr. Daniel Stulac dives into the book of Judges and explains why it's such an important read. Despite its graphic portrayal, the book offers readers a unique look at the darker side of humanity and how God handles it.

Featured Staff Alumni: Stephen Bramer

By Briercrest Staff

This month, we are proud to feature Stephen and Sharon Bramer as staff alumni from Briercrest College and Seminary.

People of Briercrest: Joy Demoskoff

By Briercrest Staff

Discover why Dr. Joy Demoskoff chose Briercrest, how it has enriched her career in the field of history, and her views on living in a small town.

People of Briercrest: Nolan Weinmaster

By Briercrest Staff

Learn how Nolan Weinmaster uses sports to grow disciples of Jesus in this community environment that provides the perfect opportunity for students to explore their faith on and off the court!

Alumni Feature: Dale and Patti Bergren

By Briercrest Staff

Dale and Patti Bergren are this year's Alumni of the Year, recognized for their incredible faith and service.

Applying the Briercrest Mission to Sports Education

By Briercrest Staff

Lori Peters talks about how Christian education provides athletes with unique and invaluable opportunities to succeed on and off the court and in the future.

Experiencing Spiritual Growth Through Outdoor Adventure

By Briercrest Staff

Steven Lofting's journey as a Kaleo student started with his family's legacy of camp ministry. He is now a Briercrest student and employee.

Ali McMaster's Story: Where Faith and Learning Meet

By Briercrest Staff

Ali McMaster's Briercrest story highlights the importance of Christian higher education in helping young adults stay connected to faith and the Church.

Alumni Feature: Roy and Adelina Martens

By Briercrest Staff

Even from a young age, God designs circumstances to direct people toward His purpose. Roy and Adelina Martens were in their teens when the Lord spoke to them about serving Him in India.

Transformative Education: Ellery Pullman's Briercrest Journey

By Briercrest Staff

With 43 years of dedicated service to Briercrest, Dr. Ellery Pullman has seen firsthand the transformative power of the education at Briercrest.

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I can't picture myself attending any other school after having experienced the beauty of the scholarship and community of Briercrest. It has shaped me into a lover of knowledge and tight-knit community.
From the National Survey of Student Engagement 2015 (College)